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A widow struggles with loneliness and grief on the isolated Greek island of Lakades. She believes she can spend two weeks without succumbing to romance, but the presence of Aleko Tranakas—known for his charm—challenges her plans. While others view Aleko as a potential antidote to her isolation, one sister, Kara, resists the idea of an affair and vows not to repeat past mistakes.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Margaret Mayo
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